May 2015                                                                                                                 Issue #80
In This Issue
Small Business Award Winner
2003-2014 Types of Busineses Served by the NEC SBDC
Three Ways Small Businesses Can Take Advantage of Summer's Arrival
NEC SBDC Service Centers
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Director's Corner
Dear ,
 
On May 8th the 5th Annual Small Business Awards were held in Sacramento. We are proud to highlight Bruce Pyle, Sacramento District SBDC Counselor of the Year.

In this month's newsletter, we are excited to share the variety of industry sectors our program works within Northeastern California.
 
In the spirit of summer we have an article focusing on three ways your business can take advantage of the season.

Sincerely,

Dan Ripke
Director
Northeastern California SBDC Lead Center
California State University, Chico
(530) 898-4598
REGIONAL SMALL BUSINESS NEWS

AlternativeSmall Business Award Winner
Bruce Pyle - Sacramento District SBDC Counselor of the Year    
 
Bruce Pyle has over 45 years of government contracting and procurement experience. After serving in the U.S. Navy as a Supply Corps officer, which included a visit to Southeast Asia, Mr. Pyle worked for the Air Force as a buyer, cost analyst and contracting officer. READ MORE
REGIONAL SMALL BUSINESS NEWS

Alternative2003 - 2014 Types of Businesses Served by the Northeastern California SBDC

Since its inception in 2003 the Northeastern California Small Business Development Center has served a wide array of industry sectors in our service region.

To learn more, click the link below:
NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS NEWS

Three Way Small Businesses Can Take Advantage of Summer's Arrival
by Rohit Arora 

Memorial Day is known as the "unofficial start" of summer. While the calendar lists June 21 as the Summer Solstice, the truth is that America's mindset changes after the last Monday in May. Colleges will soon host their graduations and younger students will wind down their academic years within a few weeks.

These events impact small businesses. In towns with "walkable" business districts, the arrival of summer means a big increase in business. People like to sit down at outdoor cafes and enjoy the warm weather. Franchises, such as Rita's Ice or Cold Stone Creamery, as well as locally owned ice cream shops, are likely to see longer lines. Car washes, golf courses, driving ranges, and movie theaters will see an uptick in business. So will specialized sports camps that cater to young soccer, baseball, lacrosse players. READ MORE
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Sincerely,

Dan Ripke
Director
Northeastern California SBDC Lead Center
& Center for Economic Development
California State University, Chico
www.necsbdc.org
(530) 898-4598